Cheraw
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Cheraw is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, with 5,040 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wallace, 4.5 miles NE.
- 5,040residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 847 / sq mipopulation density
- 29520ZIP code
About Cheraw
Cheraw ( chə-RAW, locally shə-RAW) is a town on the Pee Dee River in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States, with portions extending into neighboring Marlboro County. The population was 5,040 at the 2020 census. The greater Cheraw area in the zip code 29520 has a population of 13,689 according to the 2019 ACS data. It has been nicknamed "The Prettiest Town in Dixie".
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Living in Cheraw
- Median household income
- $26,689
- Median home value
- $152,200
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Cheraw had 5,040 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,040 |
|---|---|
| Density | 847 per sq mi (327 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheraw at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,040 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.95 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6979° N, 79.9140° W |
| ZIP code | 29520 |
| Official website | cheraw.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4513600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheraw
- Wallace4.5 mi NE
- Cash5.6 mi S
- McFarlan, NC8.8 mi NW
- Chesterfield9.8 mi W
- Patrick11.3 mi SW
- Morven, NC12.5 mi NW
- Society Hill13.4 mi S
- Bennettsville13.8 mi E
- Ruby15.5 mi W
- Cordova, NC16.0 mi N
- East Rockingham, NC17.0 mi NE
- Hamlet, NC17.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Cheraw
What county is Cheraw in?
Cheraw is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Cheraw, SC?
5,040 people lived in Cheraw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheraw, SC?
The ZIP code of Cheraw is 29520.
What is the elevation of Cheraw?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheraw?
Wallace (4.5 mi), Cash (5.6 mi), McFarlan (8.8 mi), Chesterfield (9.8 mi), Patrick (11.3 mi).
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